Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas

Nov 23, 2023

Zoila Esperanza Leal, 63, went home with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Raul Alcantara and Natalia Romero on June 5, 1960 in El Salvador.

Zoila was an employee of Vicky Roy, where she was employed as a home health provider for 20 plus years. ...

Nov 19, 2023

Our son Gabriel Ysaac Soria (aka, Gabe, Gabbos, Taz, ‘the Lion’) who lived so honorably, loved so deeply, and laughed ever so contagiously has gone to be with our Lord and Savior to forever fish the heavenly rivers, lakes, and oceans.

He was born to Jose and Alma Soria on July 09, 2005 in Harlingen, TX.  Gabriel...

Nov 17, 2023

David M. Lozano left this world to be with our Holy Father on November 17, 2023.  David was born on January 12, 1932. The first of two children born to Guillermo (Willie) Lozano II and Hazel P. Lozano of Harlingen Texas

David was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Well loved by all his family and...

Nov 17, 2023

Flora Ontiveros, 84, passed peacefully on November 17, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  She was born to the late Refugio Rodriguez and Francisca Hernandez Rodriguez on August 10, 1939.

Flora was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Refugio and Francisca Rodriguez; her son, Hector...

Nov 15, 2023

Juan Saldaña Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023 in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Juan Saldaña Sr. and Dolores Garcia Saldaña on June 19, 1938 in La Paloma, Texas.

Juan was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 11, 2023

Dorina Rodriguez from San Benito, 62, unexpectedly passed away on November 11, 2023 with loved ones.

Dorina worked in the Law Enforcement industry for many years, San Benito Law Firm, Texas DPS, Texas Courts, Administrative Asst. to Federal Judge Sam Johnson, Administrative Assistant. To APD Chief Stan Knee and Executive Asst. to Managing Partner at Vison &...

Nov 10, 2023

Dianna Marie Hale, Di Di, passed away at her home in Laguna Vista, Texas with cancer on Friday, November 10th, at the age of 63. She was surrounded by her dear cousins, John & Sally Nold, dear friend George “Buddy” Fox and sister, Jean Dopler.

Dianna was born May 28th, 1960 in Wellsville, Missouri.  Her childhood days...

Nov 10, 2023

Abelardo N. Aguirre 80, passed away on November 10 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. Abelardo was born on February 15, 1943 in El Naranjo, Texas to Eluterio Aguirre and Carlota Aguirre.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Audelia Aguirre and Henunia Mosquea; his brothers, Ernesto Aguirre and Gilberto Aguirre; and his parents.

Abelardo is...

Nov 10, 2023

Abelardo Aquirre Aguirre 80, passed away on November 10 2023 in Harlingen, Texas. Abelardo was born on February 15, 1943 in El Naranjo, Texas to Eluterio Aguirre and Carlota Aguirre.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Audelia Aguirre and Henunia Mosquea, his brother Gilberto Aguirre, and his parents.

Abelardo is survived by his...

Oct 30, 2023

Grace Bahouth Seikaly (known and loved as Amazing Grace) passed away on Monday, October 30th at Valley Baptist in Harlingen at the age of 65. After four years of health struggles, she is finally at peace and in the comfort of our Lord and Savior.

From the moment she was born in Haifa, Israel, she was a...

Oct 26, 2023

Sherry Wray Macomb, 74, peacefully passed away October 26, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.  She was born  to the late Tom and Virginia Luster on October 1, 1949 in Raymondville, Texas.

Sherry graduated from University of Texas Pan American with a master’s degree in education.  She was employed as a teacher and retired after 44 years of...

Oct 25, 2023

John F. Peacock, 75, of San Benito, Texas, and formerly of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away suddenly and peacefully on October 25, 2023.

He was born September 19, 1948 in Newport, Arkansas to Charles Jesse Peacock II and Mary Magdelene Dabbs of McCrory, Arkansas.

John married Linda Buren in 1969 and they have two children...

Oct 24, 2023

Maria T. Kosel, 89, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to Tomas Torres and Abelarda Davila on November 14, 1933 in San Benito, Texas.

Maria was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening and playing dominoes...

Oct 23, 2023

Wilma Francis Marikos, 96, of Harlingen TX, died Monday, October 23, 2023.

Born Wilma Francis Heath July 8, 1927, daughter of George and Lavida Heath, in Lawrenceville, IL. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School.

Wilma was a long-time resident of Champaign IL where her children were raised, and she worked as Advertising Manager...

Oct 20, 2023

Aileen Amanda Corbie was born in Tunapuna, Trinidad on June 11,1936 to the late Maydale and Todman Guy. She was the eldest of 7 children- Cynthia, Kristeen, Mervyn, Doreen, Lyris and Laura. Trinidad was mom’s home for much of her early life.

She was a nurse by training with a specialty in midwifery. In fact, she met...

Oct 18, 2023

At 92, Bobbie entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  She was born December 16, 1930 in Dallas Texas to Zelma and Ruth Reynolds.  She attended Texas State College for Women in Denton Texas.

She married Gayle Louis Clemons in 1951 and had 4 children.  She was employed by Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD, Donna...

Oct 17, 2023

Lt. Milton Gabriel Resendez, 54, passed October 17, 2023 doing what he loved to do, protecting and serving his hometown of San Benito, Texas. He was a twenty-six veteran of the San Benito Police Department.

Milton was a proud graduate of San Benito High School. He attended Texas Southmost College and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development...

Oct 17, 2023

Robert Lake Tumberlinson, 85, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, October, 16, 2023.

Bob was born March 27, 1938 in New Haven, Connecticut to Leon and Grace Russell Tumberlinson.  Both parents were from Oktibiha County, Mississippi where their large families settled in the early 1800s and established the farming community of Morgantown. ...

Oct 10, 2023

Juanita R. Hansen, 82, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2023 in San Benito, Texas.  She was born to the late Raymond Schwartz and Edna Neuman Schwartz on October 16, 1940 in Silver Lake.

Juanita was a valued employee of Intermatic in Spring Grove, IL and retired after 30 plus years of dedicated service. She was a...

Oct 10, 2023

On October 10, 2023, Thomas Joe Brasfield “Tom”, age 84, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Elizabeth at his side.  Early that morning, the clouds lifted and ushered him to heaven.

Tom, the eldest of four children was born on February 21, 1939 to William and Marian Brasfield in Kansas City, Missouri.  His brothers...